Engineer Network/ Principal Engineer Network (AHT)

Job Description:

The candidate will perform network engineering activities supporting all phases of systems development in the areas of Network Engineering. The candidate will be performing these duties on a later identified program in Huntsville, Alabama. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the design and implementation of network architecture
• Conduct scheduled maintenance of the different Network IOS
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for networking devices
• Work on multiple simultaneous tasks
• Perform routine network administration tasks as needed

This position may be filled as a (Level 2) Network Engineer or (Level 3) Principal Network Engineer.

This position is contingent upon program placement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Network Engineer (Level 2): Bachelor of Science (BS) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 3 years of experience; or 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree;
• Principal Network Engineer: Bachelor of Science (BS) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree; 0 years with a PhD;
• DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
• A professional certification specific to the networking industry i.e. CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
• Good understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP subnetting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
• CLEARANCE:  Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance with a background investigation date within 5 Years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE)
• Good understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
• Experience with military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
• Experience with tactical/military radio networks
• Experience VoIP and VTC
• Experience with IBCS

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